ovalfan Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Horton could organise a coach from Brandon for those that don't have a car. More likely they could fill a car for those who dont have a coach...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Nobody gets it do they it won't be the Bees if they go to Leicester fans won't go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 when Wimbledon moved to Eastbourne mid season that was it for me. and when Wimbledon FC moved to Milton Keynes, no more football for me. why would Coventry supporters be expected to go to Leicester? They wouldn't. Coventry would be finished at Brandon and Leicester would probably use a few of their riders, which would be an improvement on some of the teams they've had over the last few years. Anyone who wanted to watch some speedway after Brandon's demise would just have to go to their nearest track. In my case it would be Leicester but in others probably Birmingham or Wolverhampton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Cracks me up reading this thread at times. The true speedway fans on here all hoping for a solution and that Coventry come to the tapes, as the Coventry Bees, at Brandon Then you get the Poole duo clogging up the thread , only these 2 could show such stupidity....Leicester Bees.........pillock! Clear those 2 from speaking on here and let all the rest of us hope that 1 of the 2 biggest clubs in the Uk (no not Poole) come to the tapes somehow Even if it means sharing with Leicester, for the time being.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Horton could organise a coach from Brandon for those that don't have a car.Sandhu would probably hijack it; and take away all the seats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Sandhu would probably hijack it; and take away all the seats. Horton would drive, and even with a sat nav he'd get lost.. Edited January 21, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Even if it means sharing with Leicester, for the time being.. How many more times! It doesn't matter how many times you repeat it 99% of Leicester fans do not want Coventry riding there and 99% of Coventry fans don't want to go there. Ground share does NOT work and the attendance would be abysmal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 How many more times! It doesn't matter how many times you repeat it 99% of Leicester fans do not want Coventry riding there and 99% of Coventry fans don't want to go there. Ground share does NOT work and the attendance would be abysmal. I'm afraid he's not intelligent enough to grasp the situation also some people glory in demise all I can say let's hope it all come right in the end 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaynes Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 The vast majority of Coventry fans will not travel to Leicester anyone who thinks so including the promoters or the BSPA are sadly mistaken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'm afraid he's not intelligent enough to grasp the situation also some people glory in demise all I can say let's hope it all come right in the end Is that right Ray. Perhaps you would like to come and have a chat at the next REF function then.. How many more times! It doesn't matter how many times you repeat it 99% of Leicester fans do not want Coventry riding there and 99% of Coventry fans don't want to go there. Ground share does NOT work and the attendance would be abysmal. Then you could lose you club. So whats the best option ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 How many more times! It doesn't matter how many times you repeat it 99% of Leicester fans do not want Coventry riding there and 99% of Coventry fans don't want to go there. Ground share does NOT work and the attendance would be abysmal. Agree, you only have to look back to when Cradley Heath moved to Stoke, Cradley fans, arguably one of the most loyal at the time & crowds were very poor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 The riders signed by Horton to ride for Coventry have the opportunity to ride FOR Leicester instead if they wish. There is no Coventry moving to Leicester, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 It's extremely disappointing that Coventry fans are insisting it's Brandon or nothing. It's 30mins down the road!?! If King's Lynn were in the same predicament and had to go to Peterborough I don't think many Stars fans would have a problem with that. If the Bees get a lifeline of survival and the fans turn their back on it then I'm afraid you'd be as responsible for the closure of the club than anyone else. if it's a 6-12 month solution it has to be backed by the supporters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Clearly the reason Leicesters team has not been announced is because if Coventry don't, the team will relocate to Leicester. The news that Lawson is not wanted shows that things have moved on out of the public domain. Moving the whole Coventry 1-7 to Leicester makes business sense. Leicester get their team, which would be better than the teams they have had to put up with in recent seasons, and Coventry fans can make the short trip up the road to watch what would effectively have been the same 1-7 they would have supported at Brandon. Clearly it would not be called Leicester Bees, as Leicester fans would certainly not want that, but it would solve the problem as to where the riders will go and give them employment. There would be other issues. If Coventry don't run, would the riders registration go over to the BSPA, or would the Coventry promotion be in a position to "loan" them to Leicester. Or, would Horton muscle Dave Darcy out of the way ( or would Darcy move aside) to move the Coventry promotion lock, stock and barrel up the road. Whatever way its looked at, there's no getting away from the fact that it will be viewed by all speedway fans as a disaster for the sport. Most of all the loss of a speedway club, which given the current circumstances has very little to no chance of returning in future years. The Coventry fans have been treated abysmally throughout this whole sorry escapade. The silence throughout "delicate nogotiations" makes very little sense. Whilst the public may not be privvy to the ins and outs of every detail, I have never experienced the complete lack of communication between a sports club and its beleaguered supporters. Negative rumours abounded this morning about the club moving lock stock and barrel to Leicester. I for one hope the rumours turn out to be false and that somehow, at the very last moment, Coventry Speedway can somehow be saved. And I am sure everyone feels the same. Delicate negotiations my arse the whole thing is a farce, and now deadline moved to tomorrow its all rather a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Agree, you only have to look back to when Cradley Heath moved to Stoke, Cradley fans, arguably one of the most loyal at the time & crowds were very poor And they've realise their mistake and happily now watch Cradley at Wolverhampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I read in SStar that the Leicester boss will not allow Coventry to share Leicester, he knows both teams would suffer with loss of crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Is that right Ray. Perhaps you would like to come and have a chat at the next REF function then.. Then you could lose you club. So whats the best option ? if Coventry doesn't run we've lost our club how many more times do you need telling before it sinks in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 And they've realise their mistake and happily now watch Cradley at Wolverhampton. Yes and very good crowds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) if Coventry doesn't run we've lost our club how many more times do you need telling before it sinks in And how many times do people have to tell you before it sinks in you have an option. But i suppose you are happy to watch your club die, which would be a real shame.. But each to there own eh.. Edited January 21, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 And how many times do people have to tell you before it sinks in you have an option.it is not an option where have you seen that is an option nowhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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